"I have been startled and overwhelmed with pride and emotion the past few days. Gratitude mostly," she said. "Seeing you post photos of things on your bodies and in your minds that you feel society tells you should be ashamed of.

"You are showing them you have no shame. You are brave, strong, and accepting not only of yourself, but of others through your experiences."

Lady Gaga is currently on her 'Born This Way Ball' world tour, which called in the UK earlier this month.